The Plan Evaluating the PPF for long-term wealth creation By Aakar Rastogi . 20-Feb-2020 34-year-old Nishant wants to know how good the Public Provident Fund is for long-term investments. Here is a financial plan for him
First Page Real estate dreams and nightmares By Dhirendra Kumar . 24-Feb-2020 Buying for the future makes sense sometimes, but never for real estate
Insurance Want to save tax? Go with term insurance By Dhirendra Kumar . 06-Jan-2020 Your term insurance premium and the additional riders you opt for can help you save on your tax outgo
Learning When to sell a poorly performing fund By Research Desk . 24-Feb-2020 There are different types of poor performance, and not all justify the selling of a mutual fund
First Page Invest or repay? By Dhirendra Kumar . 21-Feb-2020 You have loans and you also have a capacity to make fresh investments. Should you repay or make fresh investments?
Ask Value Research What are the investment options for retirees to generate regular income? 20-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar talks about investment alternatives to generate regular income
Learning Mutual fund cut-off time By Research Desk . 21-Feb-2020 You can invest in a mutual fund on any business day of the year but you may not get the same day's NAV
Interview "This year, we will play the 'survival of the fittest' theme" 25-Feb-2020 Shreyash Devalkar, Fund Manager, Axis Midcap Fund on the fund's outperformance, the outlook for mid caps, and more
Stock Ideas Sailing on the same boat By Rajan Gulati . 21-Feb-2020 In these two mid-cap companies, both FIIs and MFs increased their stake significantly
First Page Making the right choice By Dhirendra Kumar . 20-Feb-2020 Most Indian savers need to re-examine their fixed-income investment choices - the sooner, the better
Fundwire A matter of focus By Deepika Saxena . 21-Feb-2020 Focused funds are thought to be more volatile and rewarding than their diversified counterparts. But their limited history tells a different story
Ask Value Research Is it safe to invest in mutual funds after retirement? 24-Feb-2020 Mutual funds are an important investment avenue even for retirees, says Dhirendra Kumar
Ask Value Research Can a retail investor invest in private equity? 21-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar sheds light on private equity
Ask Value Research What are the advantages and disadvantages of an index fund? 19-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar discusses the pros and cons of an index fund
Interview 'It's time to increase allocations to the mid- and small-cap segment' 18-Feb-2020 We speak to Harsha Upadhyaya, CIO - Equity, Kotak Mutual Fund, about the reasons for his funds' success
Ask Value Research Should a retail investor choose mutual funds or invest directly in equity shares? 25-Feb-2020 Unless you are willing to make a considerable effort, it doesn't make any sense to invest yourself, says Dhirendra Kumar
Learning The relationship between psychology and stock investing By Research Desk . 20-Feb-2020 Our psychological biases come to bear on our investing habits, leading to outcomes we'd rather avoid
First Page The blackest swan By Dhirendra Kumar . 12-Feb-2020 The coronavirus disaster demonstrates something we should never forget - truly unpredictable negative shocks are almost a certainty
Learning Investing for growth inevitably means investing in equity By Research Desk . 19-Feb-2020 Most investors want to grow their money, but not all fully recognise how investing in stocks or equity-based investments is the only way forward
Learning Increase your SIP amount periodically By Research Desk . 24-Feb-2020 With top-up or step-up facility, you can increase your investment in an ongoing SIP
Ask Value Research Where should a new investor invest for both short- and long-term goals? 26-Feb-2020 Dhirendra Kumar suggests a combination of short-duration and hybrid funds for short and long terms, respectively
Learning ELSS for senior citizens 19-Feb-2020 Tax-saving mutual funds are not only for young, working people, but they also have a place on the portfolios of retirees and senior citizens
First Page Maths and gambling By Dhirendra Kumar . 31-Jan-2020 You could be gambling with your future not because you want to, but because you haven't thought the maths through
Ask Value Research Can I withdraw my Employer's Provident Fund balance after 3 years of resignation? By Research Desk . 03-Apr-2017 You may contact your previous employer or directly through the EPF office
Value Investing Myths I'm investing in a stock, not in a business 25-Feb-2020 Every stock has a business behind it. Ignoring the underlying business and paying attention only to the stock price is a recipe for trouble
Learning What the expense ratio of a fund tells you By Research Desk . 26-Feb-2020 To manage your money, a mutual fund charges you a fee. But how much can they charge you and how much is acceptable?
First Page Once again, blood on the streets By Dhirendra Kumar . 14-Feb-2016 Now that the markets are floundering seriously, investors must avoid panic and remember the real lesson from past crashes
Learning How to choose a mutual fund? By Research Desk . 04-Nov-2019 Mutual funds are meant to simplify the tasking of investing, but choosing the right one can itself intimidate many. Here's a primer to help you
The Plan Charm of early retirement 13-Feb-2020 Aditya wants to retire at 50 but given his financial position and goals, he will need to work for four-five years more
Ask Value Research Surrender LIC Jeevan Saral Policies By Research Desk . 08-Oct-2014 LIC Jeevan Saral is expensive endowment plan that isn't beneficial as insurance, nor as an investment
